​Bri Murphy's upcoming LP Things We’d Rather Not Say is an antidote to the daily darkness we encounter, with the album's delicate melodies balanced by the intense honesty of its lyricism, Things We'd Rather Not Say allows the listener to experience the beauty of this poetic singer-songwriter. 
 
Opting to record the project outside of Nashville in her home state of Wisconsin, Murphy notes, “There's a sort of shine here [Nashville] that's great, but it's not really me." So she settled into Pine Hollow studio in Eau Claire and turned to studio owner (and sound engineer for The National) Evan Middlesworth for co-production, and the result is a record teeming in a warmth that instills hope and love. Says Murphy about the hopes she has for the listener, "More than anything, I hope they find some pieces of the beauty, magic, and light we created up in the Northwoods when we were weaving these songs into a record, that they can carry with them through these strange and somewhat dark times.”

Today, TDC is incredibly pleased to share the album's first single, a desolate and expansive ballad led by somber pedal steel, organ, and Murphy's light as air, yet undeniably resolute, vocals which foster the spirit of a restless soul who wanders with purpose. 

Murphy relays the story behind the track,
'"Heart Like A Rock" is an anthem for those who refuse to settle. For me, this song started as a breakup song, but it evolved into something bigger. It's a song that tells the story of somebody constantly on the move, somebody who can't be held down, somebody who's always seeking higher ground and pushing boundaries. The minor key and 6/8 time signature paint an unsettled ground that builds gradually into the bridge, where the organ takes the role of the bird and flies away into the solo. The baritone guitar and pedal steel throughout keep the story moody and stormy all the way to the end.'
 
Murphy moved to Nashville in 2011 and has since shared the stage with artists from Chris Stapleton to Tanya Tucker, and toured all over the U.S., Canada, and Japan as a fiddle player and background vocalist for other artists. She took a break from the road in late 2015 to pursue her solo career and released her debut record, Throw Down My Heart, in 2016, which saw the title track chosen as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition.

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Things We'd Rather Not Say is set for release May 18th

An acoustic pop singer-songwriter from Mobile, Alabama, Eric Erdman has the soul of a troubadour, letting the listener in via his heartfelt vocals and well-crafted, poignant lyrics which allow one to both think and feel. Released on April 13th, his latest full-length, It’s Not Like You Don’t Know Me, contains eleven of Erdman's most personal tunes documented in a raw and minimalist context making them not only incredibly intimate and warm, but also, incredibly powerful. 

Today, TDC is pleased to premiere the video for the album's tranquil title track, a sincere, somber reflection on the feelings of satisfaction and fulfillment that ensue when a connection is made between two people, whether it's a performer and an audience member or a potential paramour.

"It's in the silence now that I find 
Whispered answers to a muted prayer 
You've learned by heart to read my mind 
Don't know why I feel surprised" 

​Erdman relays the story behind the song, 
"I wrote “It’s Not Like You Don’t Know Me” with Tim Jackson and Lindsey Thompson. We were discussing how, as performers, we have all played less than optimal venues at times. You know the ones? 18 different football games on along the wall, the din of sonic clutter more than any PA could possibly overtake. These are places where it feels more like an obstacle than an opportunity to get heartfelt songs to land. Well, Lindsey, Tim, and I all noted how having even one solitary person in the audience who is fighting the good fight to hear the message from the stage despite all the distractions can feel like salvation. The bond that is formed between the performer and those select audience members can be so powerful and deep that it feels like they are lifelong friends even if they are there for the first time.  So “It’s Not Like You Don’t Know Me” is a song about that connection with the audience."

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(Nashville, TN – April 16, 2018 Press Release) Miranda Lambert made country music history following the 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15th. The country mega-star now stands as the most decorated artist in ACM history with a collective 32 career wins. Lambert won three awards during last night’s show including her ninth consecutive “Female Vocalist of the Year” award and two for “Song of the Year” for her emotionally-raw hit “Tin Man” (songwriter and performer) from her Platinum double-album The Weight of These Wings.
 
"I cannot believe this, I really can't," Lambert said. "I love country music. It's my entire life, and the fact that you all care so much about what I'm doing, I'll never take it for granted."

​(Press Release) This morning, five-time GRAMMY-winner Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives confirms the lineup for his 17th annual “Late Night Jam” via Rolling Stone Country. Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives will be joined by country music greats Margo Price, John Prine, Connie Smith, Chris Stapleton, Gary Mule Deer, The Grand Ole Opry Squaredancers, and The Wandering Hearts at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The show, in association with Marty Stuart's Congress of Country Music and in support of MusiCares, will take place during CMA’s Music Festival week on Wednesday, June 6th at 9:00PM CT. Tickets for Stuart’s “Late Night Jam” will go on sale on April 20th at 10:00am Local Time and can be purchased here. Read full details about Stuart’s “Late Night Jam” via Rolling Stone Country.
 
Two tiers of VIP packages will also be available for the Late Night Jam: The Big Chief Special, which includes premium seating, a commemorative limited-edition show poster and a VIP lanyard, and a photo with Marty and the band, taken by the tour photographer. Fans purchasing this package will also have access to a private pre-show performance and Q&A at the venue, and autograph session with Marty and band. The Hummingbyrd Bonanza, includes priority seating, admission to the pre-show performance and Q&A, and the commemorative limited-edition show poster and a VIP lanyard. Both tiers of the VIP package will have access to crowd-free merchandise shopping.

Bellamy Brothers Release Autobiography "Let Your Love Flow: Life and Times of the Bellamy Brothers" April 17, Honky Tonk Ranch Airs on The Cowboy Channel Sundays 8:30/7:30c

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Press Release) – Non-stop international duo, the Bellamy Brothers, are heading to New York this week to perform on Fox & Friends and chat about their new autobiography, "Let Your Love Flow: Life and Times of the Bellamy Brothers," available April 17. They're also promoting their new reality show "Honky Tonk Ranch," which airs Sundays on The Cowboy Channel at 8:30/7:30c. CLICK HERE to order "Let Your Love Flow: Life and Times of the Bellamy Brothers."

Watch Wall Perform "Birth To A Song"

The poignant and powerful ballad features emotional lyrics inspired by those who have helped Landon learn the craft of songwriting along the way in his young 14 year life.

​Landon states, “Birth Of A Song” is about the important role that mentors play in our lives:
“I’ve been blessed to have some amazing mentors since I started this musical journey. People who took the time out of their busy lives to help a little kid with a big dream. The older I get, the more I realize just how important they are. The “Old Guitar Picker” in the song represents every one that took the time to help and encourage me along the way. I’m hoping that when people hear my song, they will be reminded of the mentors that may have played a role in their lives.”
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​(Press Release) Hailing from Trinity, NC. Landon is a member of the CMA and is affiliated with SESAC as a songwriter. He came to Nashville when he was only 9 years old to host a radio show and quickly fell in love with Music City. Every time Landon was in town he would go out on the street with his guitar and sing songs for whoever would pass by. Those street performances soon led to invitations to perform at venues such as Tequila Cowboy, Tootsies and many other venues along lower Broadway. Landon also has performed at The Nashville Palace, John A’s, BB Kings and the legendary Bluebird Cafe.

A Nashville songwriter (Tim McGraw, Billy Currington, and more) by way of Ontario, Donovan Woods brings his literate tunes to the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn in support of his forthcoming LP, Both Ways on May 8th.

A study in contrasts, Both Ways, deals with the
push-and-pull we experience in life, especially in relationships. As the lead track, “Good Lover” unfolds with acoustic instruments and Woods’ quietly compelling delivery. In fact, NPR Music has stated, "There are very few writers who can make you laugh and break your heart in the same song" as Woods shows the rare ability to distill complicated situations and emotions into songs that are intriguing and relatable. Come out and hear for yourself. Details below.

Where: Knitting Factory (361 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn)
When: Tuesday, May 8th
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $12/$15

Watch him perform "Portland, Maine" (which he originally wrote for Tim McGraw) HERE and see him perform with a full band HERE